Soon, Seo-ma and Kim Hana arrived at the Kim Family Mansion.
The moment they stepped through the entrance, they realized no one had noticed them.
Everyone seemed to be busy preparing for the evening banquet.
Perfect.
Without attracting any attention, the two girls quietly made their way upstairs and slipped into Hana’s bedroom.
Seo-ma looked around.
“Wow.”
She glanced around the spotless room.
“Your grandma really keeps this place clean.
No one would ever guess you barely spend any time here.”
Hana rolled her eyes.
“Ha.
Very funny, Seo-ma.”
She placed her bag on the bed.
“Come on.
We need to get ready.”
“Wait.”
Seo-ma suddenly stopped.
Hana turned around.
“What?”
Seo-ma placed a hand over her stomach.
“I’m a little hungry.”
Hana stared at her.
“You’re always hungry.”
She shook her head.
“I’m still wondering why you haven’t turned into a panda.”
“Hey!”
Seo-ma frowned.
“I’m just a little hungry.”
She walked toward the door.
“Come on.
Let’s go find something to eat.”
Hana immediately shook her head.
“No.
I don’t think we should.”
Seo-ma paused.
“Why?”
“No one knows we’re here.”
Hana glanced toward the bedroom door.
“If someone sees us wandering around, they’ll start asking questions.”
Seo-ma thought about it for a moment.
Then she grinned.
“Actually…”
She slowly walked back toward Hana.
“I’d kind of like to see what happens when they realize you’re late.”
Hana gave her a flat look. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
“Very funny.”
Seo-ma laughed.
“Okay, fine.”
Hana sighed.
“Check my bag.
You’ll probably find some snacks you’ll like.”
“Really?”
Seo-ma’s eyes immediately lit up.
Hana pointed toward her bag.
“Yes.
Now go.”
“You’re the best!”
Seo-ma quickly grabbed the bag.
Hana picked up a soft white bathrobe.
“I’m going to shower.”
“Okay.”
Hana disappeared into the bathroom.
Warm water cascaded over Hana’s shoulders as she stood beneath the shower.
The day’s exhaustion slowly faded away.
She closed her eyes for a moment.
For once, she allowed herself to enjoy the quiet.
Outside the bathroom, the sound of Seo-ma moving around the room could occasionally be heard.
Probably searching for snacks.
Hana smiled faintly.
Some things never change.
After a few minutes, she finished her shower.
She wrapped herself in the soft bathrobe and stepped out of the bathroom.
Her damp hair fell loosely around her shoulders.
Without makeup or jewelry, Hana’s natural beauty was even more noticeable.
Her skin looked soft and clear, almost luminous beneath the warm bedroom lights.
Her delicate features were framed by a few damp strands of hair that rested gently against her cheeks.
She looked calm.
Fresh.
Effortlessly beautiful.
Seo-ma, however, seemed completely uninterested in Hana’s transformation.
She was sitting comfortably on the bed, staring at her phone.
Hana glanced at the clock.
It was almost six.
“Aren’t you going to get ready?”
Seo-ma looked up.
Her eyes immediately widened.
“Whoa.”
Hana raised an eyebrow.
Seo-ma grinned.
“You’re looking hot tonight.”
Hana rolled her eyes.
“Seo-ma…”
“I can’t wait to see you in that dress.”
Seo-ma dramatically blew her several flying kisses.
“You’re going to look amazing!”
Hana couldn’t help but chuckle.
“You’re ridiculous.”
“Whatever.”
Seo-ma jumped off the bed.
“Now it’s my turn.”
She grabbed her things and hurried toward the bathroom.
“Don’t take forever!”
Hana laughed.
“You’re the one who was eating snacks five minutes ago.”
“That was necessary!”
The bathroom door closed behind her.
Hana shook her head.
Seo-ma will always be Seo-ma.
She walked toward the bed.
Her dress was still inside the shopping bag.
She picked it up and slowly opened it.
Hana froze.
For a moment, she simply stared.
Then…
A small smile appeared on her lips.
Seo-ma had chosen a deep sapphire-blue dress.
The elegant color would beautifully complement Hana’s fair, glass-like skin.
The dress had a modest square neckline and delicate long sleeves that hugged her arms comfortably.
The waist was fitted just enough to highlight her slim figure without being revealing, while the skirt flowed gracefully to just below her knees.
It was elegant.
Classy.
Comfortable.
And, most importantly…
It was completely Hana.
Hana ran her fingers gently over the soft fabric.
A quiet chuckle escaped her lips.
“This is just Seo-ma being Seo-ma.”
She could already imagine her best friend’s expression.
No way am I letting you wear something boring to Grandma’s birthday banquet.
Hana smiled.
She picked up the dress.
Tonight…
She had no idea that a simple birthday banquet would become the beginning of something that would change her life forever.